Conservatives vote again for Major successor
In London a liberal former finance minister and a young moderate challenger led the first round of votes to succeed John Major as Tory leader. Kenneth Clarke won 49 of 164 votes, ahead of 36-year-old William Hague with 41. a second round is set for June 17, with a runoff if no candidate reaches a majority.
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London
John Major
Britain
Kenneth Clarke
William Hague
Major
Labor Party
Turkey fights Islamic influence in courts and markets
In Ankara the Turkish military pressures Islamic politicians across courts, marketplaces and airwaves as it opposes the government’s push to broaden religion’s role. The secular state has seen three coups since 1960 and generals now use pressure tactics, boycotts of Islamic firms and repeated warnings instead of armed force.
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Turkey
Ankara
Former Black Panther Pratt Freed in Santa Ana Welcome
Elmer Geronimo Pratt, freed after Judge Dickey reversed his 1972 murder conviction, walked out of jail to a crowd including Eldridge Cleaver and Johnnie Cochran. Pratt, a Vietnam veteran, faced new bail set at 325000 dollars after new evidence prompted the reversal of the case tied to the 1970 robbery slaying of Caroline Olsen on a Santa Monica tennis court.
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Calif
Elmer “Geronimo” Pratt
Everett Dickey
Pratt
Santa Monica
Dickey
David Hilliard
Eldridge Cleaver
Johnnie Cochran Jr
Stuart Hanlon
America
Cochran
Cleaver
Black Panther Party
Caroline Olsen
GOP delays decision on aid bill
Washington lawmakers failed to pass disaster relief and an emergency spending bill as Democrats held vigils and Republicans accused the other side of politics. The House quashed a Democratic bid to advance their version of the aid package, while disaster-state concerns grew frustrated by the partisan standoff and a 55 to 97 adjournment vote.
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Senate
Conness
Clinton
House
John Thune
Rl.d
Washington, D.C
Bill Archer
Texas
Democrats stall on disaster bill in all-night session
Washington politics heated as Democrats led by Tom Daschle defended delaying action on a disaster bill. Eight of 45 Senate Democrats did not vote to adjourn, not enough to end the debate. Republicans pressed to force debate, citing birth defect concerns while Democrats invoked parliamentary rules.
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Tom Daschle
South Dakota
Senate
Lott
Not all want to flee Congo war stay guards restaurant
Brazzaville civilians cling to life as battles erupt between government troops and Cobra militia. About 850 French soldiers evacuated frightened residents in four convoys while negotiations stall and authorities consider French intervention to halt the violence ahead of elections.
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Brazzaville
Republic of Congo
Louise Dendelet
Guadaloupe
Pascal Lissouba
Ried
Cobra
Denis Sassou- Nguesso
McVeigh tapes used to shape jurors in Oklahoma City trial
Trial coverage notes defense use of videotapes and magazines to illustrate Timothy McVeigh's rage over the Waco siege. Jurors to hear closing-style testimony. defendant not expected to testify.
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McVeigh
Denver
Timothy McVeigh
Waco
Oklahoma City
Branch Davidian
Texas
Aiken Standard Subscription and Delivery Details
The notice lists office hours and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard. It includes subscription rates for home and county mail, delivery expectations, and a delivery problem line. It also mentions staff contacts and general editorial extensions.
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Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
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